Which of the following best describes angina pectoris? a. spasm of the heart b. hardening of the arteries c. temporary drop in the oxygen supply to the heart causing pain d. death of cardiac cells

Which of the following best describes angina pectoris?

Out of all the answers shown above the one that best describes angina pectoris is answer choice C) Temporary drop in the oxygen supply to the heart, causing pain.

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An angina attack is often the result of atherosclerosis: they are atheromatous plaque (deposition accumulation of various elements (fat, blood, fibrous tissue, calcium deposits) that form the inner layer arteries, reducing their diameter.
The oxygen level made the heart decreases. The heart muscle hardly do his work, particularly in cases of stress, which causes pain in the chest.
The pain is located behind the breastbone but may also radiate down the left arm, back, top of the belly, in the neck, jaw or even teeth. Chest pain usually occurs during exertion, digestion or emotion, moments when the heart needs more oxygen.